Strandon, New Plymouth

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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1535 days ago

Meet our 2020 Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.

1535 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to nymblscience.com...
Register now

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1536 days ago

Bamboo garden stakes

Paul from Hurworth

Dry bamboo garden stakes. Bundles of 10.
Length 600mm, 1200mm = $6:00 per bundle
Length 1500, 1800mm =7:50 per bundle

Price: $7.50

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1536 days ago

10m x 8m tarpaulin.

Paul from Hurworth

Unused 10m x 8m tarpaulin. Plastic welded reinforced edges and eyelets. $30:00

Price: $30

1536 days ago

It's the final countdown

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Taranaki, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.

Who will it be?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1537 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1567 days ago

Access Bars ® Practitioner Training

Sheryl from Inglewood

Sunday 23rd August in Inglewood 9.00am - 4.30pm
Learn how to create more space in your head, let go of over thinking issues. If interested give men Sheryl a call (027) 243-1718

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1538 days ago

Low E double glazing - Good all year round

RetroFit Double Glazing - Hawkes Bay

We all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click hereView moreWe all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click here Otherwise talk our experts and they can help tailor a solution based on your home. Get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1538 days ago

Victorian Vintage Irons - turn of the century.

Chris from New Plymouth

Set of 3 original cast irons with the make of Kenrick. 2 with wooden handles which are fairly rare. The bigger one would be about 1930's. Ideal as door stops or as a couple of interesting book ends in your kitchen to hold up recipe books.

Price: $150

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1538 days ago

Collection of Victorian Pottery - 10 items

Chris from New Plymouth

2 old cream jugs, 1 ginger jar, 4 ink wells etc. Sold as one set.

Price: $100

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1538 days ago

1950's Bakelite School Clock

Chris from New Plymouth

Vintage memorabilia, highly collectible item with windup mechanism. In very good condition and would look fabulous in a modern kitchen if wanting to capture a touch of vintage.

Price: $150

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1538 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View more
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.

We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1538 days ago

Make a photo booth

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Plymouth

Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.

It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.

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1538 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Taranaki yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1539 days ago

Student Stars concert postponed - again!

Chris Beath from Taranaki Symphony Orchestra

The Student Stars concert had been postponed to 5th September. But with COVID level 2 now extended to Sunday 6th September (at least), we have regrettably had to again postpone this concert. It is now scheduled to be held on Sunday October 18th at 3pm, in Theatre Royal.

Tickets are available from … View more
The Student Stars concert had been postponed to 5th September. But with COVID level 2 now extended to Sunday 6th September (at least), we have regrettably had to again postpone this concert. It is now scheduled to be held on Sunday October 18th at 3pm, in Theatre Royal.

Tickets are available from Ticketek, and anyone already holding tickets can use these on 18th October. If you can't attend the concert then, Ticketek will issue a refund.

This concert features 12 "Student Stars" playing with the combined Taranaki Symphony and Youth Orchestras and features some very exciting music.

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